Does the constitution take an explicit approach to protecting freedom of religion?

Map reflects constitutions in place as of May 2017.

Approaches to freedom of religion include the right to freedom of religion, the right to freedom of belief, the right to adopt of change religion, the right to freedom to manifest religion/belief, and the freedom to proselytize.

Denied in full or part for at least some religions means that the constitution limits freedom of religion for at least some religious groups. The severity of these denials varies, and includes broad prohibitions of religious practice by certain religious groups, distinctions between the rights of members of the state religion and those of other faiths, bans on proselytizing by specific religious groups, and banning the construction of specific religious structures.

No specific provision means that the constitution does not explicitly mention the right to freedom of religion. This does not mean that the constitution denies this right, but that it does not explicitly include it.

Guaranteed, but strong state religion means that the constitution protects the right to freedom of religion in authoritative language, but also establishes a state religion with jurisdictional control over public and/or private life.

Guaranteed, but state affiliated with specific religion means that the constitution protects the right to freedom of religion in authoritative language, but also establishes a state religion with no jurisdictional control or creates a special relationship between a specific religion and the state.

Guaranteed and no state religion that the constitutions protects the right to freedom of religion in authoritative language and also establishes a separation between religion and state or does not explicitly address the relationship between religion and state.